AB 5 Injunction Dissolved in CTA v. Bonta
Today, Judge Benitez of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California held a hearing in the California Trucking Association’s (CTA) challenge to enforcement of AB 5 against the trucking industry. As anticipated, Judge Benitez lifted the injunction, which had been reversed by the Ninth Circuit. CTA indicated that it intends to file a new motion for preliminary injunction under the FAAAA preemption standard set forth by the Ninth Circuit and on Dormant Commerce Clause grounds. The judge’s earlier ruling denying the Dormant Commerce Clause challenge, for which CTA sought reconsideration, was vacated. Briefing on the new motion for an injunction will take place this fall. In addition, the court will consider the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association’s motion to intervene in the case.
For more information, contact Scopelitis Partners Greg Feary, Chris McNatt, Shannon Cohen, Prasad Sharma, or Kelli Block.
News from Scopelitis is intended as a report to our clients and friends on developments affecting the transportation industry. The published material does not constitute an exhaustive legal study and should not be regarded or relied upon as individual legal advice or opinion.
AB 5 Injunction Dissolved in CTA v. Bonta
Today, Judge Benitez of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California held a hearing in the California Trucking Association’s (CTA) challenge to enforcement of AB 5 against the trucking industry. As anticipated, Judge Benitez lifted the injunction, which had been reversed by the Ninth Circuit. CTA indicated that it intends to file a new motion for preliminary injunction under the FAAAA preemption standard set forth by the Ninth Circuit and on Dormant Commerce Clause grounds. The judge’s earlier ruling denying the Dormant Commerce Clause challenge, for which CTA sought reconsideration, was vacated. Briefing on the new motion for an injunction will take place this fall. In addition, the court will consider the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association’s motion to intervene in the case.
For more information, contact Scopelitis Partners Greg Feary, Chris McNatt, Shannon Cohen, Prasad Sharma, or Kelli Block.
News from Scopelitis is intended as a report to our clients and friends on developments affecting the transportation industry. The published material does not constitute an exhaustive legal study and should not be regarded or relied upon as individual legal advice or opinion.